Grain Elevator Operator – Barge Facility Tech

CGB Enterprises Inc; Gladstone (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave: holidays, vacation, sick time

Wellness programs

Job summary

CGB Enterprises Inc in Gladstone, Illinois is seeking a General Laborer for barge and truck loading duties. The position involves compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, loading/unloading barges, and maintaining grain quality.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, strong communication skills, and preferably some industrial experience. Competitive pay ranging from $17.00 to $25.00 per hour, benefits include a 401(k) plan and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: at least one year of experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for the assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre-shift meetings.
• Load and unload barges, ensuring draft and quality requirements.
• Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and legibly.
• Perform general housekeeping duties: sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Strong focus on customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred: at least one year of experience in an industrial environment

Tools

Various heavy equipment

Job description

General Laborer – Barge & Truck Loading

Responsibilities

• Participate in the company Safety Program and attend daily pre‑shift meetings.
• Perform all duties in compliance with OSHA, company safety, and environmental regulations.
• Execute deckhand tasks such as reading drafts, opening/closing lids, and tying off barges.
• Load and unload barges, ensuring draft and quality requirements are met.
• Transfer, load, and move grain to appropriate storage locations.
• Maintain grain quality during storage and transfer.
• Complete documentation accurately, promptly, and legibly.
• Perform general housekeeping duties: sweeping, shoveling, washing, painting, and other cleanup activities.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs as required.
• Unload barges, clean barges, or move product to storage as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment for loading trucks or rail and, where applicable, run and shut down dryers.
• Operate various heavy equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred: at least one year of experience in an industrial environment with a dependable work record.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete documentation requirements accurately.
• Following directions, using logical reasoning, and troubleshooting problems.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to use tools appropriate for the assigned tasks.
• Strong focus on customer service, both internally and externally.

Physical Demands

• Balance, bend, stoop, twist, crouch, crawl, kneel, and squat continuously or frequently.
• Climb stairs and ladders to significant heights.
• Concentrate on tasks without becoming distracted.
• Distinguish grain characteristics, odors, and quality differences.
• Enter data into a computer (observations, logs).
• Grasp and reach frequently.
• Lift, push, or pull loads up to 50 lbs occasionally or continuously.
• Use and maintain all applicable PPE.
• Undergo required PFT and fit testing where applicable.
• Meet FRA and DOT testing requirements where applicable.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Walk safely on barge surfaces and around water.
• Stand and walk constantly or continuously.
• Communicate verbally, in person, and over two‑way radio, and recognize emergency alarms.
• Work safely on railcars, open gates, and operate vibrators where applicable.
• Work extended hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating 12‑hour shifts.
• Operate in high dust environments and extreme weather conditions.
• Be acutely aware of surroundings and quickly adapt to changes.
• Use near, far, and peripheral vision for task performance and grain problem identification.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $17.00 – $25.00 per hour.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid leave: holidays, vacation, sick time.
• Wellness programs.
• Recognition and community involvement opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CGB Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on qualifications and there is no discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. If you are not eligible to work in the United States or cannot be sponsored for a visa, we are unable to consider your application.